Category: Italy
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All The Big, Strong Men Are In Reggio-Emilia Making Cheese
I know you were wondering where they might be. I sure was. Less than a 20-minute drive from the Reggio-Emilia AV train station, men of the Latteria Valle are beginning their days before 6am in order to create 24 new wheels of Pamigiano Reggiano cheese every single day of the year. They’re pouring fresh milk…
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Did I Take This Blazer On Vacation, Or Did It Take Me?
When packing for my recent trip, I assumed I might eventually write a post about “What I Wore In Paris.” But then I really just wore one thing. A couple of months ago, I bought a silk-wool blend blazer at a charity thrift shop for $13. I brought it to Paris and Italy with me,…
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A Quick Note From A Trattoria In Parma
I’ve been mulling, happily, all day. After a rousing Roman weekend that came with some confusing feelings I’ve not yet pinned — or penned — down, I’m back to solo travel, wandering Bologna and its nearby towns. (More on that later.) The more time I spend traveling alone, the more clearly I can picture an…
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Get In The Mood For Italy
Let it be known that I am always in the mood for Italy. But as I’m prepping for my next voyage there (this week, somehow?!) I’m reminded that I like to slip into the character of a place, even one I’ve been to several times, before going. Whether you’ve booked all your stays, reserved the…
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